Nearly 100 residents, employees of Jackson County facility test positive for coronavirus

Eldercare Health & Rehabilitation announced the results Wednesday.

Health officials, organizations exploring use of ‘strike teams’

The workers would provide telemedicine and training.

No new coronavirus outbreaks at long-term care facilities as testing continues

More than half of the coronavirus-related deaths in West Virginia involve long-term care residents.

Grafton Memorial Day parade canceled amid coronavirus concerns

GRAFTON, W.Va. — One of the country’s longest continuously-running Memorial Day parades will not be happening this year. The Grafton Memorial Day Parade Committee announced Wednesday the 153rd parade and memorial service has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We went over any and all options we could,” committee chairperson Doug Robinson said. “We

Justice says laying out plan to reopen W.Va. would be a ’35-piece puzzle’

Governor describes striking a balance between health precautions and economic activity.

Keyser grad Derek Stephen promoted to head football coach

Stephen is a 2005 graduate of KHS and has been an assistant coach for a decade.

Yeager at 95 percent passenger decline, anticipates $800K loss in April

The board approved "Hero Pay" for hourly workers.

Justice laments 3 more COVID-19 deaths

Number now at 29.

AFL-CIO rescinds endorsement of Justice Hutchison after right to work decision

Hutchison's concurring opinion praised unions but sided with majority in upholding right to work.

Teachers say working to keep students engaged near end of year is nothing new

Online teaching continues after announcement students won't return to buildings.

MetroNews contributor earns high honors

Charleston financial advisor Ed Stike, who appears on the Metronews Morning News each morning, named to the prestigious top 1,200 in the industry by Barron's.

Kanawha County man killed as vehicle is being towed

Investigators say the victim died when he was riding on the hood as his disabled vehicle was being pulled by another vehicle.

Coronavirus effects showing in local government budgets

"Every city, town and village in West Virginia has individual circumstances," said Travis Blosser, executive director for the West Virginia Municipal League.

Report: Minor League Baseball close to agreement with MLB on reduction

Minor League Baseball called the article largely inaccurate.

Pandemic moves events for 50th Earth Day online

The Earth Day Network was formed out of the first Earth Day which was held in 1970.

DHHR reports small increase in coronavirus cases

Total tests now near 26,000.

Former Martinsburg Mayor Tony Senecal dead at 78

Tony Senecal served as Mayor of Martinsburg in the 1990's.

24-win season for top-seeded Williamstown meets untimely end

The Yellowjackets were the top seed in the Class A state tournament. All sports have been canceled for the rest of the academic year.

Metronews This Morning

Schools in West Virginia will not reopen for the academic year. However, Governor Jim Justice says distances learning must continue, the food program must continue, and counties should place a high priority on creating and executing a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020. The state high school basketball tournaments and the spring high school

West Virginia gets top grade in COVID-19 response

We know too well the drill in our state.  A survey comes out and West Virginia is ranked near or at the bottom.  Sometimes there’s just one state between West Virginia and last place, which has given rise here to the saying, “Thank God for Mississippi.” So, when our state ranks at the top, it’s